The life that inspired the major motion picture The Aviator, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese.Howard Hughes has always fascinated the public with his mixture of secrecy, dashing lifestyle, and reclusiveness. This is the book that breaks through the image to get at the man. Originally published under the title Empire: The Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes.

Award-winning journalists expose the horrific practices within America’s health care system, profiling patients and doctors and offering startling personal stories to illuminate what’s gone wrong.“Every American ought to read this book.”—The Plain DealerTens of millions of people with inadequate or no medical coverage . . . dirty examination and operating rooms in doctors’ offices and hospitals . . . more people killed by mistakes ...

A New York Times bestsellerAmerica's unique prosperity is based on its creation of a middle class. In the twentieth century, that middle class provided the workforce, the educated skills, and the demand that gave life to the world's greatest consumer economy. It was innovative and dynamic; it eclipsed old imperial systems and colonial archetypes. It gave rise to a dream: that if you worked hard and followed the rules you would prosper in America, and your ...

Howard Hughes lived one of the greatest, most heroic, misunderstood, mysterious, bizarre, and tragic lives in American history. Here at last, in a uniquely full and brilliantly documented biography by a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative team, the mythology that surrounded that life is disentangled from the truth.Hughes had always been different. Raised by overprotective parents, pathologically fearful of germs, in awe of his father, unable to make friends, he grew into a man rul...

Howard Hughes lived one of the greatest, most heroic, misunderstood, mysterious, bizarre, and tragic lives in American history. Here at last, in a uniquely full and brilliantly documented biography by a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative team, the mythology that surrounded that life is disentangled from the truth.Hughes had always been different. Raised by overprotective parents, pathologically fearful of germs, in awe of his father, unable to make friends, he grew into a man rul...

America’s unique prosperity is based on its creation of a middle class. In the twentieth century, that middle class provided the workforce, the educated skills, and the demand that gave life to the world’s greatest consumer economy. It was innovative and dynamic; it eclipsed old imperial systems and colonial archetypes. It gave rise to a dream: that if you worked hard and followed the rules you would prosper in America, and your children would enjoy a better life than yours.The Ame...

Our bond is steel.We began to rebuild what we had, because I’m determined to make things right.Someone is out to ruin me, and they’re using Anais to do it.Danger threatened to take her from me forever.But what they don’t know is when someone threatens what is mine, there will be hell to pay.Steel Empire is book three in the Broken Cross series. Themes in this dark and sexy series may not be suitable for all listeners.

Strength is what we gain from the madness we survive.For Anson “Steel” Sterling, former Marine Raider and current bad boy of the Shadows crew, kicking ass and talking sh*t is all in a day’s work. His boxing skills make him lethal in and out of the ring and his mind is just as quick as his fists. When an assignment has him heading out to Nevada, he’s prepared for boredom. After all, how hard can protecting one female athlete from a stalker be?Kather...

Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ↬A smart, sexy, second chance romantic comedy↫Perfect for fans of Beach Read, The Unhoneymooners, and Part of Your World—this witty age gap romance is a sun-drenched escape with heart, heat, and humor.A fling wasn't on her vacation itinerary. Neither was falling in love.Romance has ghosted, gaslit, and gone full Shakespearean tragedy on Sofia Drake. She's officially...

"A tale so engrossing the reader will immediately search out the rest of her books just to make the enjoyment last a bit longer!" —inD'Tale ReviewsDefying her laird and brother, Lael of the dun Scoti clan takes up her sword to fight beside the MacKinnons in order to return Keppenach to its rightful heir—to Broc Ceannfhionn. She'll risk everything to keep the stronghold out of the hands of King Henry's Butcher... even her life.They call ...

When he fell in love, he fell hard. When he lost her, he lost his will.Drugs, sex, and rock and roll - in that order - became his life.River James, the drummer for Steel Total Destruction, loved the brotherhood he formed with his unlikely best friend, the band mates from Steel Total Destruction, and the family he found in his label, Forever Four.Then, one tragic accident takes it all away in the blink of an eye. Twisted metal, shattered bones, crushed dreams, and to...

The fifth volume in the Science Fiction Megapack series collects 25 tales of high adventure through other worlds and times, including 5 Hugo and Nebula Award-winners and nominees. Featured this time are:AGAPE AMONG THE ROBOTS, by Allen SteeleTHE STARSHIP MECHANIC, by Jay Lake and Ken ScholesPEACEMAKER, by Gardner DozoisOR ALL THE SEAS WITH OYSTERS, by Avram DavidsonGRANDMA, by Carol EmshwillerTHE GIFT BEARER, by Charles L. FontenayI, ROBOT,...